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February 21, 2012 |  |
 i3 were appointed as the Digital Partner for safefood to develop the Safefood.eu website – a portal to assist in the delivery of key messages of food hygiene, food safety and nutrition through the development of targeted public awareness and educational campaigns.
The strategic partnership sees i3, one of Ireland’s largest communications and technologies agencies, employing its unrivalled and renowned expertise in Kentico CMS. |
 It has been two weeks from the last blog post, so we’re one overdue and we’ve got progress to show! First of all the game actually lives up to its name now (yes, about time) as there are finally wizards in the game!
The little guys on top react to things like firing at the enemy and restoring the vines. |
February 13, 2012 |  |
 Yes, Facebook is a fantastic platform for promoting your business and for those smaller businesses just starting out it is a more attractive and economical solution enabling them to have an online presence. However is it enough to totally replace your company website?
In this article Can Facebook Replace Traditional Business Websites, Peter Kim from Dachis Group makes an excellent point that needs to be kept in mind- you do not own your Facebook page, in his words “your page is a real estate and you have to play by their rules”. |
February 10, 2012 |  |
 Billy Goat Entertainment Ltd are proud to announce that Outfoxed, their new 3D cartoon videogame, is now available to buy on the Apple® App Store, coming soon to Mac and PC.
Featuring the voice of Northern Ireland’s own Jackie Fullerton, players assume the role of a crafty fox tasked with raiding the local chicken farm for lunch. However, the residents aren’t going to let this happen without a fight...
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February 03, 2012 |  |
 The issue of fake online content recently gained prominence in the business pages following an investigation by The Independent and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The investigation uncovered the widespread manipulation of Wikipedia entries by the UK Public Relations firm Bell Pottinger in order to improve their client’s reputations. The most notable changes by Bell Pottinger include the removal of a reference concerning the university drug conviction of a client and the editing of material relating to the arrest of man accused of commercial bribery. |
February 01, 2012 | |
 Amy Adair, Tibus’s Marketing Executive, recently qualified in the Google Analytics Individual Qualification, shares her enthusiasm for the platform, having just completed her tests.
So what is the point in Google Analytics and is it really necessary?
To set the scene, you’re admiring the finished product; your brand new website. |
 Batpigs: The Winged Menace
Nothing will get past your defenses? When pigs fly, you say? Well I have bad news for you…
Batpigs are the latest addition to the Wrorc forces. |
January 27, 2012 | |
 It’s the third week into the New Year already, so how are we all doing with our New Year’s resolutions? Finding it hard to keep those hands off that chocolate cake? (I know I am) Well here’s one resolution we feel will be easier to keep and will benefit your business in 2012- do digital better. |
January 23, 2012 | |
 By Andrew Maybin
If I’m an animation company, wisdom suggests that I can locate my business anywhere. I don’t need access to heavy power. I don’t need my own motorway junction or acres of cheap land for a warehouse. |
January 18, 2012 | |
It has just been announced that i3, formerly Biznet IIS, has been shortlisted in three categories in the Kentico Site of the Year Awards 2011.
The Kentico "Site of the Year" contest seeks out the best Kentico CMS web site implementations and we are honoured to be shortlisted as finalists in three categories:
MyUs.com - Best E-commerce Site (view case study)
Titanic Stories - Best Travel site (view case study)
What's on Derry/londonderry - Best Mobile site (view case study)
It's up to the public to decide who wins the award and it only take a few minutes to vote, so please vote at:
http://bit. |
January 03, 2012 |  |
For businesses, it can seem like the cost of almost everything is rising. Whether it’s the latest austerity measures, sky-rocketing fuel costs or the day to day costs of running your business… it can feel like the pressure is never-ending.
IT, however, is one area that’s bucking the trend. |
 Fourteen cities across the UK have the chance to become super-connected cities, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.
In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor George Osborne announced up to 10 cities would share £100m and become super-connected with 80-100Mbps broadband access.
The four capitals – London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – will benefit while the others will be chosen through a competition. |
December 08, 2011 | |
 Movie House cinemas is one of the most recognisable entertainment brands in the Province. With 5 locations across the region, the business continues to go from strength to strength. But with their systems being centralised in Belfast, the Movie House IT team faced a challenge in ensuring that all their venues were able to access HQ systems quickly and efficiently. |
December 07, 2011 |  |
 A Portadown entrepreneur is set to take the internet by storm in 2012 with a new iPad app that helps sports teams to improve their performance.
Sports analyst Danny Turley, aged 25, has developed the Performa Sports app, which allows coaches and performance analysts to monitor how a team is faring during a match and respond accordingly.
Danny said: “Small margins make all the difference in sport. |
December 02, 2011 |  |
 A campaign by Belfast-based JPR has won Best Use of Social Media at the PR industry's big awards night.
The campaign, entitled Ulster Bank's Start-Up Live, won ahead of campaigns for organisations including Guinness, Bushmills Whiskey and Belfast City Council at the event this week in The Europa Hotel, Belfast.
The campaign also won Gold in the Business and Corporate Communications category of the prestigious awards. |
November 30, 2011 |  |
 The most enterprising individuals and organisations in Derry were recognised at a major event that awarded more than £35,000 worth of business support. The Enterprising Derry awards, celebrated the best business plans and new ideas submitted to the Fast Forward and Green Creativity competitions launched earlier this year.
A total of 12 prizes were awarded on the night including categories sponsored by BT and NORIBIC. |
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the announcement that Andor Technology plc, based in west Belfast, is to create 166 new jobs in an £18million investment.
Invest NI has offered the company £1,500,000 of support and is in discussion with the company regarding potential support for training and R&D activities.
Andor Technology make high performance digital cameras and associated products used for imaging and the measurement of light.
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November 25, 2011 |  |
 Research, just out, reveals that consumers in Northern Ireland are set to spend the most, in the UK, this Christmas, with the average person spending £525*. However, BT in Northern Ireland is spreading some festive cheer by offering three months free subscription to OnLive, the latest in cloud gaming. OnLive lets you choose from over 100 free top tier video games to stream on demand, including Batman: Arkham Asylum, Borderlands, and LEGO Batman. |
 3t Systems based in Greenwood Village, Colorado is the first North American MSP to reap the benefits of Maildistiller’s new MSP platform which combines purpose built cloud email security technology with a commercial model designed specifically to support the growing needs of MSPs, maximise recurring revenues and enable the creation of a Master MSP channel whereby MSPs can manage both channel partners and direct customers from one secure platform.
The Maildistiller console offers MSPs the ability to add and manage customers easily from one single secure login. Not only that, but with the Maildistiller MSP platform, MSPs are empowered to build their own channel as Master MSPs, enabling them to grow their business without limits due to its fully scalable design. |
November 22, 2011 |  |
 One of Northern Ireland’s leading IT and Communications companies, Leaf, has expanded with the relocation of its Belfast office and the appointment of three new staff. The company, which was recently placed in Deloitte’s Fast50 for the second successive year, has moved to larger offices to accommodate its growing team and extended client list.
Steven Goldblatt, Founder and Managing Director of Leaf, said: “Despite the recent difficult economic environment, we have been growing our client base by delivering innovative Cloud based technology and managed services. |
November 18, 2011 | |
 Fans of motocross will flock to The Odyssey this Saturday, as it is hosting The Future West Supercross Championship for the second year in a row. Pulse * Media the online broadcaster is using Tibus to supply the high speed internet connection at the Odyssey Arena, which will enable fans worldwide to watch the championships live online.
We wish all the local riders the very best of luck in defending their home turf! |
 The UK and Ireland's foremost social media experts spoke at the CIPR's Social Media Masterclass for PR Professionals at Clifton House this week. Pictured are Paul McGarrity, Jed Hallam, Ursula Kelleher, Damien Mulley, Mike Thompson and Gary McKeown. The event explored how social media channels can be deployed as part of public relations activity. |
New internship initiative for talented digital media students
The Irish Technology Leadership Group today announced a new internship program for budding digital media developers, gaming coders and digital animators. The announcement was made at the Argyle Business Centre where a delegation of senior executives from Hollywood and Silicon Valley, who are visiting Belfast this week on a trade mission.
The initiative, in partnership with Belfast City Council and Invest Northern Ireland will support successful candidates to secure an internship with a host company Silicon Valley or Hollywood for a minimum of six months. |
November 02, 2011 | |
 Tibus has been selected to provide a Managed Internet Service for the EMEA’s in Belfast this November.
The Internet connection will enable MTV, performers and the press, to stream live content around the world on the night - providing its millions of viewers with real time content online.
The connection will enable the press, for example, the capability to upload images to publications like Q Magazine, NME, Cosmopolitan, Hello as well as TV and radio stations all over the world. |
October 17, 2011 |  |
 Learning Pool today announced that it has become Northern Ireland’s fastest growing technology company according to the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50. Based in Derry, Northern Ireland, the online learning company was the Rising Star in this competition in both 2009 and 2010. This year, Learning Pool achieved the double honour of being 26th on the overall UK list as well as the Northern Ireland winner. |
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